Dempsey
American. Champion. Legend.
Rating: 6.2 out of 10TMDB(4 votes)
Overview
Nominated for two primetime Emmy Awards in 1984, this made-for-TV movie follows the true story of American boxer Jack Dempsey, who became a media sensation in the 1920s as the world heavyweight champion. Based upon the book by Jack Dempsey and Barbara Piatelli Dempsey.
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Based on
Based on a true story
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 28, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
Treat WilliamsJack Dempsey
Sam WaterstonDoc Kearns
Sally KellermanMaxine Cates
Victoria TennantEstelle Taylor
Peter Mark RichmanTex Rickard
Jesse VintBernie Dempsey
Robert HarperDamon Runyon
John McLiamHyrum Dempsey
Bonnie BartlettCelia Dempsey
James NobleGavin McNab
John LehneGene Normile- Gene NormileOtto
- Michael McManusBabe Ruth
Mark L. TaylorPrice
Jimmy NickersonGene Tunney- Jack O'LearyJerry the Greek
Walker EdmistonAnnouncer- Richard KarronMorgan
- Clay HodgesJess Willard
Terence McGovernBenson
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